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This week’s reflection paper examines the implementation of structure in a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapeutic session. During January 19, 2017’s class, students learned that structuring is orienting clients to their role and responsibility in the relationship and to the role and responsibility of the therapist. From my perspective, therapeutic structuring should be brief and overtly provided when necessary. For example, if the client, from our class video, had no idea about what was…

Abstract There have been many tests created throughout the years that have been designed to measure the cognitive ability of a person. Some have been reliable and valid, while others have failed to have those characteristics. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Test (WAIS-IV) is one of them. This test is not in its fourth edition with the first one being developed by David Wechsler in 1955. The WAIS-IV test has proven to be a reliable and valid test for measuring the cognitive ability of a…

Psychodrama and CBT for Depression. The Hamamci (2006) study compared the effects of a psychodrama program that was integrated with cognitive behavioral group therapy for the treatment of depression. Psychodrama is a method of exploring psychological and interpersonal challenges by having participants enact the related events in their lives instead of only talking about them. Psychodrama techniques are especially helpful in situations where irrational beliefs cannot be detected by writing them…

Culture is a set of accepted customs and norms in which a group of people practice, behave, or celebrated in a distinct way different from other types of customs and norms who live in a particular community or society. Individuals living within a particular culture has a cultivation of learning through the specific style of living by its own society. I believe to become a more effective therapists he/she has to respect the different culture client bring to counseling in order to establish a…

patients would take the correct corresponding therapy. Most of those negative effects happen simply because patients are not doing the correct therapy. For example a patient would not do anger management therapy for depression, so that could be a possibility as to why the negative effects of therapy take place. Therapy is important for patients and individuals because therapist can give expert feedback, therapists are good listeners and offer essential insight. Therapist are trained to consult…

Therapeutic Factors Yalom identified eleven therapeutic factors which he considered to be key agents of change in the group process (Yalom & Leszcz, 2005) and as much of his work focused on the bereaved, the writer will demonstrate, through a hypothetical bereavement group setting, how these factors can promote change. Initially, there is a tendency for members to disconnect and feel isolated in their grief, but universality and cohesion can be fostered by sharing and listening to others’…

1) There are three forms of therapy in the field of psychology that are the most interesting. One form of therapy that is interesting is the cognitive behavioral therapy. Another interesting form of therapy is electroconvulsive therapy. Lastly, a third interesting form of therapy is existential therapy. Each form of therapy has their own specific goal and key components to reach those goals. 2) Cognitive behavioral therapy has the goal of treating a patient's fear, thought process, and…

Receiving the Shimkin Scholarship will allow me to invest more time into exploring the different occupational fields I express interest in. While I am working towards receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with the intent on completing a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology, there are a few different options I can explore for the career I choose to pursue after I complete both my Bachelor’s and my Masters degrees. I have recently shadowed two different Speech Pathologists as…

1. SFT is beneficial for numerous reasons, but mainly because it empowers clients to take charge of their own stuff. Focusing on their strengths enables clients to look within to find solutions and therapist role provides an opportunity to have unique conversations with clients. When clients look at their strengths or circumstances they overcame obstacles provide tangible examples of success. This will plant the seed that internally clients have power to handle crisis and will support clients…

In a few months I will start practicing as a professional counselor. This requires hard work, continuous reading and following courses, practicum, and writing and passing my license. The role of a counselor. Before I delve into this I wish to clarify some point that I hold dear to me as far as counseling is a concern; it is the provision of assistance and guidance in solving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties, especially by a professional. This guiding role places the…